Paris’s Alliance goes two‑star
Alliance in Paris was just elevated to two Michelin stars for cuisine described as precise, poetic and 'heartfelt and sincere' — a big nod to the team’s collaborative fine‑dining approach (sortiraparis.com). The update came with no major star‑level closures in Paris this cycle, suggesting stability at the top of the city’s dining scene (sortiraparis.com).
The MICHELIN Guide France 2026 selection was unveiled at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on March 16, 2026. (michelin.com) Alliance is housed on Rue de Poissy in Paris’s 5th arrondissement and has occupied that address since 2015. (nouvellesgastronomiques.com) The restaurant’s leadership credits include chef Toshitaka Omiya and director Shawn Joyeux, who are named as the founding duo behind the venue. (nouvellesgastronomiques.com) Paris’s cohort of newly promoted two‑star tables in 2026 also featured Hakuba, Virtus and Le Corot, highlighting a cluster of promotions concentrated in the capital. (guide.michelin.com) At the national level, Michelin awarded seven new two‑star distinctions and 54 new one‑star distinctions in 2026, bringing the France & Monaco selection to 668 starred establishments in total (31 three‑star, 84 two‑star, 553 one‑star). (michelin.com) The 2026 update also included notable downgrades in Paris — most prominently L’Ambroisie’s fall from three to two stars — demonstrating that shifts at the top of the city’s scene accompanied the wave of promotions. (sortiraparis.com)
